Psychology
Gray is the connective tissue of interface design — neutral, balanced, and quiet. It supports without competing.
Meaning
Sophistication, neutrality, and restraint. Warm grays feel inviting; cool grays feel modern and technical.
Applications
Essential for backgrounds, borders, dividers, and secondary text in product UIs. Build a 9–11 step gray ramp early in any design system.
Conversion
HEX
231418
RGB
35, 20, 24
HSL
344, 27%, 11%
HSB
344, 43%, 14%
CMYK
0, 43, 31, 86
LAB
8, 8, 0
LCH
8, 9, 3
OKLCH
0.21, 0.03, 2
XYZ
1, 1, 1
LUV
8, 5, 0
HWB
344, 8%, 86%
Pantone
Black C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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